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Tree of the Week – Amur Maackia
The Amur Maackia tree originates from a diverse geographic area that includes Japan, the Korean peninsula, northeast China and far eastern Russia. Its’ native habitat gives clues to the tree’s
Tree of the Week – Miyabe Maple
Miyabe Maple (Acer miyabei) The Miyabe Maple is a medium sized tree typically growing to 30 to 60 feet high and 30 to 35 feet wide. It was brought
Chicagoland Holiday Traditions
Whether you’re a Chicago native or a recent transplant to the area, there are wonderful local traditions that can be enjoyed and explored by all! One long standing tradition in
Tree of the Week – Limber Pine (Pinus flexilis)
The Limber Pine is an Evergreen and a member of the white/five-needled pine group, sub species ‘Strobus’. Its’ native habitat is the mountains of the western United States and Canada.
Bright Lights for TAILS Humane Society
Tis the Season for lending a hand and filling the world with holiday cheer! For the last four years, Kramer Tree Specialists have donated a Holiday Lighting Design to
Tip of the Week – Properly Pruning Evergreens
Evergreen trees or shrubs are defined as a plant that retains its’ foliage in the winter. In warmer climates, this category includes many plants that aren’t hardy to the Midwest.
Tree of the Week – White Oak
The White Oak tree is an outstanding species among all trees and is considered one of the finest hardwoods of eastern North America. White Oak is a tall growing tree
Tip of the Week – Landscaping to Promote Energy Efficiency in the Home
Trees and shrubs not only have aesthetic appeal, they also serve useful purposes in a landscape. If planned and planted properly, trees and shrubs help maintain or deflect heat from
Tip of the Week – How to Protect Trees during a Construction Project
Whether it’s adding on to an existing property or building a brand new structure, precautions can be made to keep the established landscape intact. First and foremost, consult with a
PHC on the Lookout – Preventing Winter Tree Injuries
Icy temperatures and snow are both characteristics of a typical Midwest winter. The winter season also affects our trees in a variety of ways. The susceptibility of a tree depends on
Tip of the Week – Evergreen Varieties that are Ideal for the Holidays
Live indoor greenery instantly brings holiday cheer to a home. Whether you’re bringing an entire tree inside or decorating with branches, there are a variety of Evergreen trees and shrubs
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Tip of the Week – Suffering from Seasonal Allergies?
Sneezing, stuffy nose, coughing and watering eyes are all symptoms of outdoor allergies. The difficulty is finding the culprit for your discomfort. Many outdoor allergies are caused by some type
Thanksgiving Traditions
Most of us have a variety of wonderful reasons to give thanks this year. Family, friends, a place to rest our head and food to fill us are just a
PHC on the Lookout – Can I Still Treat My Trees?
This is a question the Plant Health Care Department has received lately. Some applications, such as tree trunk injections and certain spray applications will need to wait until next spring, but
Tip of the Week – Removing Deadwood
Trees are just about completely bare and winter will soon set in. Now that most trees have lost their leaves, it’s an excellent time to assess the safety and condition
TCIA Magazine features article by Todd Kramer
Todd Kramer, director of Field Operations and Education at Kramer Tree Specialists, wrote a fascinating article that appears in the November 2012 issue of the Tree Care Industry Association magazine.
PHC on the Lookout – Older Trees Need Water Too!
It may be common knowledge that new plantings require initial watering, until the plants become well established, but many people do not realize that more mature trees and shrubs may
Tip of the Week – Identifying Heartwood Decay
Also known as “Heart Rot”, Heartwood Decay is caused by a fungus that deteriorates the inner wood of a tree. Decay is a naturally occurring tree process. Many times,
PHC on the Lookout – What’s That Chewing on my Tree?
Gnawed branches, stripped bark and clipped twigs are all possible indications of animal damage. The type of damage varies, depending on what’s harming the tree. Much of the damage occurs
Tip of the Week – You Love that Tree, but is it Time to say Goodbye?
Many of us have fond memories of certain trees that are special to us. Trees are living things that give us much more than typical tree functions. What
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